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A review by pascalispapi
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The Changeling is the kind of book that crawls under your skin and stays there. Blending horror, fantasy, and raw emotional truth, it follows new father Apollo ’s journey that's terrifying, moving, and at times relatable.
The writing is magic: sharp, immersive, and packed with surprises. A mix of eerie folklore and real, messy humanity. LaValle’s New York feels alive, and Apollo’s love fueled odyssey will wreck you in the best way. Equal parts chilling and tender, a masterpiece of storytelling.
The writing is magic: sharp, immersive, and packed with surprises. A mix of eerie folklore and real, messy humanity. LaValle’s New York feels alive, and Apollo’s love fueled odyssey will wreck you in the best way. Equal parts chilling and tender, a masterpiece of storytelling.